29 April 1852

Colonial Secretary acknowledge receipt of memorial from S.P. Fairbanks and promises 'to bear his case in favorable recollection whenever the Provincial Government shall think fit to recommend him for an appointment.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 47

13 June 1852

Petition of George R. Grassie, Annapolis, complaining that Israel Williams Ruggles, J.P., assaulted his fourteen year old son. Ruggles denies charges including one that he attempted to bribe the jury.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 48

21 June 1852

S.P. Fairbanks expresses pleasure at the reply to his memorial from the Colonial Secretary.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 49

22 June 1852

John Bent, Port Elgin, Bay Vert, resigns as a J.P. and a member of the Board of Education for Cumberland County.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 50

9 July 1852

Joseph Howe to S.P. Fairbanks stating that he has enclosed the minutes of Council concerning Fairbank's case.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 51

14 July 1852

Petition of Maurice Pendergrast, Pictou, jailed for assault and battery, claims self-defence and requests release. Presiding judge does not recommend any reduction in sentence.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 52

29 July 1852

Samuel P. Fairbanks to 'Administrator of the Province' discussing his dismissal and the possibility of another position in the government.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 53

31 July 1852

Petition of Isabella McQuarrie, widow, New Canada, Cape Breton, who states that her land has been sold for debt which she considers an 'unjust' act.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 54

2 August 1852

Samuel P. Fairbanks to Sir John Pakington outlining his dismissal and enclosing previous correspondence.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 55

28 August 1852

Dr. M. Lane, R.N. Mahone Bay, complaints that a part of his land has been taken without his consent. Later admits that he was mistaken in the size of his property.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 56

10 September 1852

Joseph Howe to S.P. Fairbanks stating that his name has been submitted to Cabinet as Commissioner in charge of construction of extensive public works planned by the Government.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 57

14 September 1852

Jonh H. Crosskill, former Queen's Printer, asking that a commission be appointed to examine his complaint concerning his annual salary.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 58

15 September 1852

S.P. Fairbanks acknowledges receipt of Howe's letter of 10 September.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 59

15 September 1852

S.P. Fairbanks to the Lieutenant Governor concerning the government offer of another position.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 60

16 September 1852

Joseph Howe acknowledges receipt of S.P. Fairbanks' letter to the Lieutenant Governor.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series GP volume 2 number 61